India is sensory overload: pungent, colourful, chaotic and loud, but never less than enthralling. Often described as a continent rather than a country, your options In India are endless: laze by an Indian Ocean beach, trek on a camel trek into the desert, live like royalty in a palace hotel or hike in the Himalayas – while eating some of the most delicious food on the planet along the way.

Thoroughly revised and revamped with expanded coverage for its tenth edition The Rough Guide to India is the ultimate travel guide to one of the world's great travel destinations. From the majestic landscapes of the Himalayas to the tropical backwaters...

First-time visitors to India are drawn to the Golden Triangle like a magnet. That isn't a criticism – the triangle is something of a no-brainer, combining buzzing, bazaar-packed Delhi, the 'Pink City' of Jaipur...read more

During the 19th-century, railway guides became a hugely popular means of making sense of unfamiliar journeys for travellers. An invitation to readers to view these instructive manuals as more than...read more

This escorted tour of India and Nepal really is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The exciting 15 days’ itinerary will take you to the iconic Taj Mahal, UNESCO-listed Agra Fort and the Hindu spiritual centre Varanasi. You’ll fly over the Himalayas and see Mount Everest...

From the flawless grandeur of the Taj Mahal and Rajasthan’s mighty fortresses, to the reminders of past glories of the Raj in Delhi, the teeming markets in Jaipur and the shimmering Lake Palace of Udaipur, our luxurious train...

Looking for the perfect introduction to India? Look no further. This 10-day itinerary focuses on the famous sights of Rajasthan, traditionally the best place for newbies to start. It also includes a few lesser-known locations and a short safari...

India is a large and diverse country, but generally speaking the best time to visit – especially in the north – is between November and March, when the monsoon rains are finished but the stifling heat of summer has not yet arrived. While it’s always hot and humid in the south, December to March is peak season; if you’re planning to trek in the Himalayas you should aim for March to June or September to November.

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